The words “labor union” are kryptonite to registered voters
But we should support workers to want a fairer — and more sustainable — share of the value their skilled labor generates.
Last week, workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama voted against forming a union in a 1,798–738 margin. “The union will say that Amazon won this election because intimidated employees, but that’s not true,” Amazon said in a statement. “Amazon didn’t win — our employees made the choice to vote against joining a un…